Private client advice: collaboration is key
In the realms of private client advice, the tapestry of tax, financial and legal guidance can be so tightly interwoven that distinguishing where one thread ends and the other begins can b
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From plot to profit: structuring land deals for tax efficiency
In recent years, a growing number of UK landowners have explored the development potential of their agricultural holdings.
Merged R&D scheme: impact on quarterly instalment payments
The merged research and development (R&D) tax relief scheme was introduced for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024.
Motorbikes, yachts and horses: private or mixed use?
Yachts and horses have often been grouped together as targets for HMRC with regards to private usage.
HMRC Spotlight 69: property business incorporations
On 28 April 2025, HMRC published Spotlight 69 ‘Liquidation of a limited liability partnership used to avoid capital gains tax’, targeting a scheme (the Scheme) pr
Closing the tax gap: government strategy on non-compliance
On 26 March 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement 2025, unveiling a comprehensive package of measures designed to add
The drama of US tariffs: a practical response
In April, US President Donald Trump introduced a swathe of increased tariffs (or customs duties) in an attempt to stamp out trade deficits and encourage corporati
Residential conversions: VAT saving opportunities
The brainchild of this article came when I visited a pub near my local theatre, only to discover that it had permanently closed its doors and will be converted in
Transfer pricing and profit diversion: reform for the future
Multinational enterprises with global operations present a challenge for national tax authorities in ensuring fair taxation.
Facing a HMRC investigation: a practical response
An HMRC investigation or enquiry can be a worrying development for a business but for those in HMRC’s ‘Large Business Service’, it is par for the course.